Custom Trucks, Big Events, and Fresh Builds in the Latest Street Trucks Magazine

Chris Hamilton . November 04, 2024 . Department .

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Living the Life and Printing the Passion

As we close the book on another year of wrenching, cruising, and chasing that perfect build, this issue of Street Trucks feels like a fitting send-off to 2025—a year that pushed boundaries in the custom truck world. From backyard fab shops to the bright lights of Vegas, we’ve seen ingenuity at every turn, and our cover star embodies it all. Todd Touchet’s 1967 Ford F-100, affectionately dubbed Poodoo, isn’t just a slammed classic with a Blueprint 347 stroker and Accuair setup; it’s a reminder that even a stock barn find can become a head-turner with enough vision and grit. Todd’s story, captured by Phil Gordon, shows how a Louisiana dentist turned his passion project into a cruiser that’s as unconventional as it is captivating.

Diving deeper, Victor Lopez brings the heat from Bandas y Trokas in Texas, where trucks, tacos, and banda music create a cultural fiesta that is also expanding into Atlanta and Chicago. His lens captures the raw energy of Hispanic-driven builds, blending lowriders with backyard ingenuity. Then there’s James and Kerrie McKey’s Low Key 1972 GMC, a subtle powerhouse with a turbo’d LS swap and hidden audio gems, proving quiet exteriors can hide serious talent. Damien Davis recounts Redemption Day 2025 in Tupelo, Mississippi, where chrome meets charity, funneling proceeds to God’s House of Hope amid a sea of classics and customs.

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From backyard fab shops to the bright lights of Vegas, we’ve seen ingenuity at every turn, and our cover star embodies it all.

Juan Santiago’s Fuego Naranja, a 2006 Dodge Ram evolving under orange paint and 26-inch Intro wheels, highlights the endless chase of the build process. Our tech piece on Project Rocky explains how to upgrade sway bars and frame braces from Belltech and Ridetech to tame squarebody handling. CJ Fayet’s Fight Club 2001 Chevy Blazer redefines rarity with a body-dropped frame and Kandy Apple Red shine, and Victor Lopez takes us south of the border for Mexico Memories at Los Chevroleteros, where over 900 trucks showcased restomods and camaraderie under Aguascalientes skies. Finally, Dave Simmons’ 1963 Willys Wagon, with its Cummins swap and custom airbags, reminds us that reviving a forgotten rig can yield timeless results.

We just rolled back from SEMA 2025 in Las Vegas, where the wild modified rides left us buzzing. We’re already gearing up for next year, new events, fresh tech, and more reader rides. What about you? What’s your plan for 2026? A full frame-off? A simple stance tweak? Hitting the show circuit? Drop us a line or tag us on our socials; we’d love to feature your story. Until then, keep the wrenches turning!

Chris Hamilton
Editor, Street Trucks Magazine

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Chris Hamilton

Chris Hamilton is an automotive journalist, editor, and lifelong truck enthusiast with extensive experience covering custom truck builds, fabrication, performance upgrades, aftermarket products, and a ...